“There have been various examples in the past year of companies relocating in a quick fix effort to reduce operating costs,” says Don Cartwright, Director of Leasing with Cushman & Wakefield. “However, long-term implications may prove hazardous. With more than 1 million square feet in occupancy -- more than any other office tower in the state of Florida -- and more activity forthcoming, we are confident that tenants view our attributes at Wachovia Financial Center unique and perfectly inline to business needs.”

Duane Morris LLP, one of the nation’s largest law firms, signed a seven-year lease renewal for the entire 34th floor of the building, totaling 22,822 square feet. Law firm Houck Anderson signed an early renewal extension of 10 years for 15,678 square feet, including a 1,445-square-foot expansion. Atlas Wealth Management signed a 10-year extension on its 11,206 square foot location.

Porsche Latin America signed a five-year lease renewal and expansion for its Latin American headquarters. Porsche will relocate within the building from its current 3,600 square feet location to 5,881 square feet. David M. Garvin, P.A./Julie C. Ferguson, P.A. signed a five-year, 4,093-square-foot lease, including an expansion of 800 square feet. And Development Specialists inked a five-year, 3,310-square-foot renewal.

The building is designated LEED EB Gold and was recently named Outstanding LEED EB Project by the U.S. Green Building Council’s South Florida Chapter. Cartwright says: “These recent deals reflect the comfort tenants are provided being in an operating property that is debt free and with a transparent ownership group seeking to maintain the legacy of the iconic property long term.”